Housing for the Future: Intergenerational Living - Open Call Ideas Competition 17th July - 28th September 2020 - Enfield Council
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Housing for the
Title to go here Future:
Intergenerational Living
Open Call Ideas Competition
17th July - 28th September 2020
www.enfield.gov.uk
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Introduction
Enfield Council, together with Metropolitan This is a two-stage competition - with limited
Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), are seeking outputs expected at Stage One (an application
exemplary architectural design ideas for form, a short CV or organisation summary
intergenerational living. Across London and the and one piece of work previously completed).
UK more people are living in intergenerational Five teams will be shortlisted from this stage.
households. Housing, both private and For Stage Two, each shortlisted team will be
social, is typically designed to accommodate provided an honorarium of £4,000 to develop
specific groups - the nuclear family, the young their ideas and present their output (two A3s) to
professional or the elderly - resulting in a a judging panel at the end of this competition.
disaggregation of intergenerational living in the One successful team will be selected by a
UK. judging panel of industry experts and Council
and MTVH representatives and awarded a
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought many commendation award (details to follow). All
issues to the fore, from the climate emergency shortlisted entries will be published in trade and
to societal inequalities. It has also revealed architectural press.
positive changes in how we interact with
those around us, often across different ages Please contact designcompetitions@enfield.
and socio-economic groups. This competition gov.uk or visit this page for access to the
presents the opportunity to help consolidate application form and relevant files.
these positive changes and refocus the way we
design for families and communities. Enfield
Council and MTVH believe now is the right time
to help make the change.
Front Cover Image Credit: Levitt Bernstein Architects
Left Image Credt: Karakusevic Carson Architects
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Enfield Council & Metropolitan Thames Valley Background
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This competition is being held by one of the and potential future projects in order to help Enfield is the most northern borough in London. the borough. Enfield is ranked as the 12th
most forward-thinking local authorities and is promote sustainable, supportive and happy It is an outer London borough, with rural most deprived borough in London. 50% of
co-sponsored by an innovative social landlord, communities. The competition will reimburse beginnings followed by successive periods of the wards in Enfield are amongst the 20%
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH). the five shortlisted teams with an honorarium of urbanisation. The borough has strong edges most deprived in England, with some areas
£4,000 for each team. and connections to the wider area including the amongst the 10% most deprived. Levels of
Enfield Council Lea Valley to the East, the M25 to the North deprivation and poverty are worsening relative
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing and the North Circular Road running in the to the rest of London, for example, salaries are
Enfield Council is committed to building on southern section. The borough extends over 32 5% below the London average, whereas house
the strength and achievements of the people MTVH provides housing at different levels square miles with one third of its area occupied prices and land values are increasing.
and communities of Enfield. Our Corporate of affordability for people living in London, by housing and another third by Green Belt,
Plan focuses on three key headlines to help the South East, East Midlands and East of comprising mainly farming, country parks and In response to the local and national housing
make Enfield a better place for the people, England. They are building homes to address horticulture. crisis, the draft new London Plan (2017)
businesses and communities: the national shortage of affordable housing, proposes a London-wide target of 66,000
delivering over 1,200 new homes in 2019/20. Like much of London, Enfield as a borough new homes for London for at least twenty
- Good homes in well-connected is undergoing rapid change. The growth years. It sets a target for Enfield of 18,760
neighbourhoods, They also specialise in other areas including projection estimates show an increase homes between 2019 to 2029, equating to
- Sustain strong and healthy communities, working with older people, mental health of roughly 51,000 in population and an 1,876 dwellings per annum. Through leading
- Build our local economy to create a support and transitional services which provide additional 31,000 households to Enfield’s initiatives like Meridian Water, estate renewal
thriving place. intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable existing 333,000 and 130,000 households and small sites programmes for example,
people. MTVH delivers a range of training by 2036¹. It is anticipated that much of the there is the opportunity to create and explore
As part of our corporate commitment, we as programmes, events and activities for their growth will be seen in the south and east of the new typologies of housing that accommodate
a Council wish to work with and strengthen residents, designed to boost employment borough where economic and social deprivation diverse ways of living.
our working relationship with local and opportunities and foster stronger communities. is high. The population is becoming more
diverse businesses and partners to help In Enfield, MTVH has approximately 1,900 diverse and younger, with the draw of global
build a stronger local economy, particularly in homes. It is estimated that a quarter of all and local business setting up in the borough.
response to COVID-19. This ideas competition housing association properties in the borough
aims to promote local design talent and are provided by MTVH and one of their main Like many London boroughs, Enfield’s
enable cutting edge thinking. It seeks to offices is situated in Enfield. MTVH will be communities are facing challenges of extreme
shape the development of borough policy supporting and sponsoring the competition. differences between wealth and poverty within
1. Census (2011), Office of National Statistics
www.enfield.gov.uk
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The Challenges facing Enfield
ONS and GLA projections estimate that There are approximately 119,916 homes in
by 2036 the population of over-65s will Enfield. It is estimated that 11% of these
increase by 50%. In Enfield, there is a homes are overcrowded, of which around
shortage of elderly living accommodation, 30% are Council or other social tenants².
particularly mixed tenure extra-care homes with
shared facilities. As seen in many boroughs Of the total 119,916 homes, 22% are
in London, more families are continuing to categorised as ‘other households’ (more
live together in cramped conditions, due to than one nuclear family or member) of which
shortage of affordable housing. This can lead most are, but not limited to intergenerational
to overcrowding issues and poor quality of homes. Of these, 20% of the homes are ‘other
living. The current COVID-19 pandemic has households with dependent children’ and
demonstrated the significant impact on quality 29% are ‘other households including students
of life as a result of unsuitable accommodation and residents over 65’. Within the ‘other
for families, overcrowding, lack of suitable households’ category, 53.3% of socially
communal amenities and lack of care and rented homes are overcrowded and 49.9%
support for the elderly. This has resulted of private rented homes are overcrowded.
in many positive things such as increased
use of parks and green spaces, mutual aid In this context, Enfield Council has identified
organisations set up to support people at risk, an urgent need for high quality affordable
the vulnerable and the elderly. However, this intergenerational housing to meet the needs
was not always available to all, particularly of Enfield residents, which is not currently being
those in low-income wards and areas. met through private or public development.
While there is a shortage of precise research The changing demographic of the borough and
on intergenerational housing, data from the the need for intergenerational living requires
GLA Census Information Scheme helps us the broadest and most inclusive approach to its
understand levels of overcrowding and an design. Diversity and inclusivity is needed not
indication of the number of homes with more only in the design concept, but also those who
than one nuclear family. design and shape the built environment.
2. Census (2011), Office of National Statistics
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Intergenerational Housing: Concept and
Challenges in the UK
Intergenerational homes are not a new idea, – Lack of affordable housing, social isolation for the elderly, lack of adequate this trend to 2040 the report would imply
rather they have been prevalent in many – Significant increase of young adult social housing provision and housing typologies a figure of around 17%, meaning 1 in 6
societies and communities for centuries. There (millennials) living with parents due to living that support children, young adults and the households are multigenerational homes.⁸
are two terms that relate to living arrangements costs and difficultly accessing the property elderly, cost of living and childcare. There Present day, it is estimated in the UK around
of many generations together: intergenerational market, are many successful example and models of 125,000 homes are converted or adapted
and multigenerational. In this competition – Elderly residents struggling to manage and intergenerational housing in the UK and Europe every year rather than being purpose-built
multigenerational refers to relationships maintain upkeep of larger homes. that create resilient communities and nurture homes.⁹
between members of the same family, while positive relationships between different ages.
intergenerational refers to the relationship In the UK, the ageing population is continuing In response to these challenges, Enfield
between individual persons of different to grow as quality of life and healthcare is good. Typologies and arrangements that promote Council would like to invite exciting and
generations.³ These terms are not mutually This is leading to an epidemic of loneliness intergenerational interactions include the innovative ideas that explore, critique and
exclusive and applicants are encouraged to and social isolation amongst elderly residents. German concept of Mehrgenerationenhaus⁷, propose a typology for intergenerational living
give consideration to both. In some studies, loneliness has been linked multi-storey housing blocks shared by many that fosters positive relationships between
to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, higher generations of the same family typically seen different age groups and supports many ways
In the UK, intergenerational housing is on risk of injury due to falls and accidents and in South Asian countries or students living of family living, whilst also addressing issues
the increase. Approximate figures by the increased strain on the healthcare system.⁶ in subsidised housing with elderly residents. surrounding health, sustainability and diversity
CBRE estimate that around “1.8 million In parallel, the cost of childcare and living These schemes have shown very positive for both residents and wider communities.
households now span two or more adult continues to increase. On average 40% of results such as helping elderly residents
generations, up 38% since 2009”⁴. The gross income is paid towards rent and in with dementia, reducing the burden of cost
research contributes many factors that have London parents spend on average 34% of of living for students, providing high quality
driven this increase, such as: income on childcare costs.⁶ This is causing a childcare and relieving overworked parents.
significant strain on families and young parents
– Providing support for older family members, and studies suggest that 37% of children in The Cambridge Centre for Housing
– A lack of retirement homes and London live in relative poverty as a result of and Planning in the final report titled
accommodation for elderly residents, cost of living.⁶ ‘Multigenerational Living: an opportunity for
– Parents needing help with childcare and the house builders?’ shows that the “percentage
cost of childcare in the UK (UK is one of the In light of these issues, we believe of multi-generational households grew from
most expensive countries for cost of childcare)⁵ intergenerational housing could be a model 5% in 2009-2010 to 6.8% in 2013-2014. This
– Increased cost of living, that successfully combats social issues such as may not seem like much, but by extrapolating
3. Molly Davis (2007) “Are the Terms Intergenerational and Multigenerational Synonymous?”, Journal of Intergenerational Relationships 7. www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/02/germany-multigeneration-house-solve-problems-britain
4. www.cbre.co.uk/research-and-reports/our-cities/multi-generational-housing 8. Dr Gemma Burgess, Dr Charlotte Hamilton, Michael Jones, Kathryn Muir (2017) “Multigenerational Living: an opportunity for house builders?”
5. Lucy Warwick-Ching (2019) “Childcare costs rise steadily across the UK” Financial Times Cambridge Centre for Housing & Planning Research
6. www.matterarchitecture.uk/intergen 9. www.cbre.co.uk/research-and-reports/our-cities/multi-generational-housing
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Objectives and Outcomes
Enfield Council Aims and Objectives will seek to implement the most innovative
and deliverable features of competition
1. Together with MTVH, and design-led submissions, together with the relevant teams.
organisations, tackling issues of social Whilst the shortlisted teams are not guaranteed
isolation, affordable housing and the a role (design or other), should a suitable
care of children and elderly. opportunity be found for a pilot study, Enfield
2. Encourage innovative thinking and Council will consider all shortlisted teams and
diversity of perspectives their design with the aim of further developing
3. Promoting and raising the profile of team’s ideas.
BAME-led, small and local organisations.
Furthermore, Enfield Council will put forward
the CVs of all teams in the honorarium for
Desired Outcomes consideration to be part of the Design and
Review Panel at Enfield Council. Shortlisted
Following Stage One, five applicants will teams and their proposals will be published on
be shortlisted to develop design proposals Enfield Council social media and website, as
in response to the brief. Each shortlisted well as announced via our affiliated channels
team will receive an honorarium of £4,000. and publications.
This is to recompense resources and time
spent to develop their ideas and proposals.
One successful team will be selected by a
judging panel of industry experts and Council
and MTVH representatives and awarded a
commendation award (details to follow).
Subject to the availability of land and
development viability, Enfield Council & MTVH
are committed to bringing forward a pilot
study in the London Borough of Enfield that
Right Image Credit: Marmalade Lane by Mole Architects (photograph by David Butler)
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The Brief
Following stage one, five teams will be Your proposals should innovatively consider Health and Wellbeing Response to the Environment
shortlisted and receive an honorarium of £4,000 how mixed age communities can live
to develop their ideas in response to the brief together or in proximity to share living costs, A driving force for this competition is the current Enfield Council has declared a Climate
set out below. Enfield Council together with resources and skills whilst enjoying dignity deteriorating mental health and wellbeing of Emergency. We are facing an urgent need
MTVH has launched this ideas competition to and independence of their own space (e.g. communities due to social isolation, loneliness for meaningful and effective responses to
radically and innovatively explore the typology non-dependent children living with parents or and lack of support. climate change. Your ideas should consider
of high-quality and affordable intergenerational students living with over-65 residents). how a housing development can address
housing. How can intergenerational housing provide the crisis and take into account the impact
The proposal should consider the accessibility a welcoming, safe, healthy and comfortable on the environment. The best proposals will
The site for this project is illustrative only needs of various groups throughout living environment for all? Your proposal should consider sustainable placemaking principles
to give context to the project, therefore, the their lifetime and give consideration for promote positive intergenerational social such as sustainable methods of construction,
brief is focused on the project ideas, rather accommodating mobility-impaired residents. interaction to help address loneliness and sustainable modes of transport, the lifecycle of
than a strategic response to the site or wider Applicants should critically examine existing social isolation particularly amongst the elderly the building and propose innovative mitigation
connections. policy, guidelines and statutory requirements to residents, supporting vulnerable groups and measures.
assess whether lifetime needs are being met improving the mental health and wellbeing of
Your ideas and proposals should address the and explore design-led ideas that could provide young and older residents.
following: genuine and wide-ranging improvements to the
quality of people’s everyday lives. We will be looking for proposals that give
Building Resilience in Communities consideration to the experience of all members
Density of the family and residents – the child, the
Residents and communities in Enfield are elderly, those with disabilities and a young
facing unprecedented challenges. Your The proposal should be high-density genuinely parent. A high-quality submission will carefully
proposals should explore how housing in affordable housing for intergenerational living consider and explore these narratives and
Enfield can accommodate diverse community with a target of 200u/ha min density. While experiences. Ensuring all viewpoints, eye-
and individual needs. Your proposals should this is an ideas competition focused on high level views and activities are considered in the
consider how intergenerational housing can quality living, considerations should be given to design will result in a much richer proposal –
support and accommodate a multitude of optimising site potential. with high-quality play spaces, well designed
intergenerational living arrangements (e.g. communal and circulation spaces, spaces to
connecting doors, tethered units). relax and ensure comfort and access for all.
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Who can apply?
We are welcoming emerging, SME, local and Applicants are welcome and encouraged to
BAME-led architects, designers, community form partnerships and collaborate with other
groups and artists to propose innovative ideas organisations and individuals to enter as a
for intergenerational living. This is in order team. We will be measuring design quality,
to grow the talent in the borough as well as innovative thinking and merit of ideas rather
to nurture and promote small practices and than governance or built work experience of the
organisations that champion diversity and organisation/individual.
inclusivity.
While we will not be setting any ARB/RIBA, PI
insurance and turnover requirements, we will
be assessing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
and Social Value at Stage One. The aim is to
provide opportunities to smaller, emerging and
diverse practices and organisations as set out
above. Each application will be considered on
a case by case basis. Applicants from varied
and diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply,
including and not limited to:
– Architectural practices, sole practitioners,
collectives and designers,
– Design-led creative practices,
organisations and collectives,
– Artists,
– Multidisciplinary practices,
– Graphic designers and illustrators,
– Community land trusts,
– Community groups and not-for-profits.
Right Image Credit: https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/blog/around-london/open-house-london-2014/. Dalston Eastern Curve garden in a community
garden in Dalston, and part of a series of wider public realm improvements as part of a project called ‘Making Space in Dalston’. The success
and high-quality outputs came about a result of rich collaboration between landscape architects, architects, council officers, youth groups, local
residents and community groups, artists and graphic designers.
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Stage One
Stage One Criteria Commitment to Equality, Diversity and – Post occupancy or use evaluation and/or
Inclusion involvement,
For Stage One, you will need to fill out an Stage One submissions will be used to select – Collaborative work and partnerships with
application form and return it to us by email, five applicants to be shortlisted and to progress We will assess how each organisation supports other organisations,
along with a concise CV or organisation profile/ to Stage Two. The selection criteria we will diversity in the workplace and through their – Co-design processes,
summary and one example of your best and/ assess the submissions against are as follows: work, such as and not limited to working – Community engagement,
or most relevant project to illustrate your with diverse communities and supporting an – Mentoring, teaching and/or lecturing,
organisation’s ethos and approach. Please 1. Innovative Approach – how you and inclusive range of staff within their organisation – Forming or partaking with networks and
contact designcompetitions@enfield.gov.uk your team propose to explore and in senior/leadership roles including; support groups,
or visit this page for access to the application intergenerational housing design and – Advocacy,
form. ideas (50%) – People from different races, religions, – Commitment to best practice.
2. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and ages, backgrounds,
Please note, we recommend that you Social Value (40%) – Carers and young parents, Each organisation must pay staff London
submit a short one-two page CV or a short 3. Enfield based organisation (10%) – Those in financial hardships or different Living Wage (including not accepting Unpaid
organisation profile/summary (whichever of socio-economic circumstances, Internships and employing any unpaid resource
the two is most relevant to your organisation) We assess this criteria through your responses – Young people and apprenticeships, on this competition).
and an example of your best or most to a series of questions in the application – People with disabilities and mobility
relevant project or completed piece of work. form, assessing your organisation’s approach impairments,
You are welcome to submit images of one piece to intergenerational living and your ethos, – BAME,
of work or project, which may include photos, capacity, the skills and experience you bring – LGBTQIA+,
renders/CGIs, collages, drawings, scanned and how you champion equality, diversity,
sketches and working drawings. The example inclusivity and social value. Commitment to Social Value
work does not have to be a built project (no
preference will be given to either built or Your Approach We will assess the delivery of social value
unbuilt), rather work that illustrates spatial and social impact of your approach, work and
ideas. We advise that you submit between one We will assess how your organisation proposes activities on the environment, communities and
to eight pages max. All submissions should to address and meet the needs of diverse economy. This may include but is not limited to:
be sent to designcompetitions@enfield.gov.uk and board spectrum communities through
(must be 20MB max or less). innovative ideas and thinking. – Working with stakeholders,
18 19Stage Two
Shortlist The outputs expected for Stage Two Stage Two Criteria – The Proposal We encourage applicants to critically examine
submission are limited to two A3 pages. We existing policies, guidelines and requirements
Enfield Council and MTVH will announce the have summarised the themes for each page: At Stage Two, the selection criteria we will and propose how policy can be adapted or
successful five shortlisted teams (details to assess the design submissions against are as changed to better address the outlined aims
follow). Each team will receive an honorarium of – Page 1: The Thesis: what is the design follows: and objectives of this brief. As a Council, we
£4,000 to develop design proposals in response concept and your approach (this can include would like to promote high quality, spatial
to the brief and selection criteria (listed below). precedents, previous examples of your work, Technical (innovation, ideas and quality) (50%) innovation and critical thinking to lead policy
diagrams, sketches and work in progress and brief development for council-led projects.
Stage Two drawings exploring key principles and concept Deliverability, liveability and accessibility (25%)
ideas). We discourage applicants to submit text
Following the announcement of the Stage Two – Page 2: The Proposal: What is the Environmental (20%) heavy submissions. We are not assessing
shortlist, applicants will be given four weeks to design proposal and how does it address nor assigning scores for detailed or
develop an idea and design response to the the brief (this can include plans, sections, Clarity and Legibility of Design and Ideas (5%) construction drawings. We discourage
brief. axonometric drawings, diagrammatic or sketch material specifications, resolved elevations,
views of a typical house or room exploring We encourage applicants to explore spatial detailed façade drawings or bay/elevation
During this period, Enfield Council will hold thresholds, views, quality of space). ideas through a combination of clear drawings, drawings.
a multidisciplinary stakeholder workshop diagrams sketches, collages and views. The
to develop ideas and give applicants an We have intentionally limited the number of ambition of this competition is to explore Only submissions that meet the basic
opportunity to explores ideas with and ask pages as we wish to encourage applicants ideas and propose alternative thinking about criteria will be considered. Additional
questions to various stakeholders. MTVH and to explore ideas rather than produce a high how people live together, how spaces can information or supplementary material will
Enfield Council officers will also be present for volume of work. We recommended applicants encourage positive interaction, the feeling of not be considered.
any technical, deliverability and competition limit drawings to one main drawing per page rooms and spaces for children, adults and
related queries. with two-three supporting drawings and text. elderly residents. Each team will present their ideas to a judging
We advise applicants to limit written text to 750 panel of industry experts and Council and
words to summarise the design proposal. This Precedents may be used; however, we MTVH representatives. A winning team will be
should give details of the design, the rationale encourage applicants to be critical of the selected on merit of ideas and design.
behind the proposals and how it addresses chosen precedent/s and encourage use of
the brief. We will be looking for highly creative, precedents across the globe, as well as, more
inspiring and innovative ideas. locally.
20 21How to Enter & Key Application Deadlines Honorarium & Judging Panel
Applicants can access the relevant files such as Honorarium
the Site Plan and application form via this page
or emailing designcompetitions@enfield.gov.uk. The five successful entrants chosen for Stage
Two will receive an honorarium of £4,000 to
All Stage One submissions must be develop their design ideas and proposals.
submitted by email (a total of 20MB or less to These proposals will then be judged by a
designcompetitions@enfield.gov.uk) by 16.00 panel, as below.
GMT on 07 August 2020.
Judging Panel
If you have been selected to proceed
to Stage Two, all submissions must be The judging panel of leading industry experts,
submitted by email (a total of 20MB or less Enfield Council and MTVH representatives
to designcompetitions@enfield.gov.uk) by will be announced alongside publishing of the
16:00 GMT on 14 September 2020 and you Stage Two shortlist. The panel will be charged
must be prepared and ready to present on with assessing the shortlisted proposals
18 September, 2020 (specific timing to be against Stage Two criteria. Through scoring
confirmed). and discussion, they will rank each shortlisted
proposal and one successful team will be
Please contact designcompetitions@enfield. announced for a commendation award (more
gov.uk for assistance, questions or if you need details to follow).
assistance in accessing relevant files.
The judging panel will assess the work though
review of a digital submission due to the current
pandemic crisis. A panel discussion will be
organised with the judges and applicants to
give the teams an opportunity to discuss their
design and work with judges and wider industry
experts (details to follow).
22 23FAQs
Can I apply if my practice is not an Could this become a built project? Will there be a mechanism for requesting
architectural practice or ARB/RIBA feedback for unsuccessful proposals?
chartered or registered? Subject to the availability of land and
development viability, Enfield Council & MTVH Yes, unsuccessful applicants are welcome to
Yes, we welcome and are actively encouraging are committed to bringing forward a pilot ask for feedback from designcompetitions@
architectural and non-architectural teams, study in the London Borough of Enfield that enfield.gov.uk. We will endeavour to get back to
practices and organisations to apply. will seek to implement the most innovative you as soon as possible.
and deliverable features of competition
Can I apply as a medium to large well- submissions, together with the relevant teams. Will shortlisted entries be published?
established organisation? Whilst the shortlisted teams are not guaranteed
a role (design or other), should a suitable All shortlisted entries will be published and the
We are actively encouraging SME, local and opportunity be found for a pilot study, Enfield winning team’s submission will be published in
BAME-led architects, designers, community Council will consider all shortlisted teams and detail (more details to follow).
groups and artists to apply. We wish to promote their design and ideas to further develop with
and nurture local, diverse and emerging talent. the appropriate teams. Who can I partner with and do I have to
We are not restricting who can apply in terms collaborate with other practices?
of turnover and such like, but rather each I do not have experience of building
application will be assessed on a case-by-case residential projects or intergenerational You can apply as a sole practitioner, an
basis at Stage One in terms of commitment to schemes? organisation or partner and collaborate with
Social Value and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. other architects, artists, designers, community
We are welcoming varied and diverse groups and not-for-profits. Please apply as one
Our practice is not based in Enfield, should organsations who may or may not have built team (refer to the Application Form for more
I apply? project experience. You are welcome to information on how to do this).
put forth relevant experience from previous
Yes, you can. We are both actively seeking to organisations. Previous experience is always Who do I contact if I have questions?
build working relationships with local, as well as valuable to inform a well-considered approach;
emerging, SME and BAME-led practices and however, we will be assessing merit, innovation Please contact us on designcompetitions@
organisations. and quality of ideas rather than your built enfield.gov.uk.
project portfolio and experience.
24 25Terms and Conditions
Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights Post-Competition Commitment
protection
Five shortlisted teams will be awarded an
In accordance with the Copyright, Designs & honourarium of £4,000 to develop their ideas.
Patent Act 1988, the ownership of Copyright
rests with the author of the submitted design. This competition is designed to generate
Enfield Council reserve the right to publish and new and innovative approaches and ideas
publicise works submitted for any purposes for intergenerational living. Subject to the
they see fit related to the competition without availability of land and development viability,
cost. It may include works submitted by the Enfield Council & MTVH are committed to
honouree and the winner. Any works resulting bringing forward a pilot study in the London
from the competition submissions publicised by Borough of Enfield that will seek to implement
Enfield Council will always credit the author of the most innovative and deliverable features of
the works. competition submissions with the winning team.
Conflict of Interest The Council does not make any commitment
that ideas will be taken forward into detailed
The Council requires all actual or potential design phase or that any teams will be awarded
conflicts of interest to be declared and resolved contracts at the end of the process. Any
to the Council’s satisfaction prior to submitting expenditure, work or effort undertaken is a
an entry to the competition. Failure to declare matter solely for the commercial judgement of
and/or address such conflicts to the reasonable the entrants.
satisfaction of the Council could result in
disqualification.
Right Image Credit: Marmalade Lane by Mole Architects (photograph by David Butler)
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